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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.76, 504.90 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.76, 504.90 and 249.48 is: 344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.76 : 504.90 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.76/504.90 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.76x = 504.90 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.76x = 125,962.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,962.45/365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.39

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